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Invitation: Sam Havadtoy Exhibition, Eger, Until 10 June
- 12 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Sam Havadtoy, Hungarian painter of the first rank of contemporary art will have a major new exhibition in Eger at Kepes Institute opening on 9th March. Visitors will be able to see a fine selection of his work of the last nearly 30 years. His early screen printings from the 80’s, his pointillist pieces inspired by Russian artist Alekszej von Jawlensky, his lace-covered Walt Disney figurines and ...
Invitation: VinCE Budapest, The Essential Wine Event In Central Europe, 8 - 10 March
- 9 Mar 2013 4:00 AM
- food & drink
VinCE Budapest is a high society event for those who love quality wine. It not only provides a flavorful tasting experience but also the opportunity to learn more about the world of wine. The event will feature 1000 different types of wine from 160 exhibitors. Event will be held in Corinthia Hotel Budapest between 8 - 10 March.
Xpat Opinion: A Hungarian Pope? Does Péter Erdő Have A Chance?
- 7 Mar 2013 10:50 AM
- current affairs
As I mentioned earlier, the Hungarian media is full of stories speculating about the possibility of Péter Erdő succeeding Benedict XVI. Péter Erdő was appointed Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest in December 2002 and was also made a cardinal at the same time. At the time of his appointment he was auxiliary bishop of Székesfehérvár and was only 50 years old. He has a doctorate in theology and canon ...
Xpat Opinion: How Women Are Being Treated In Hungarian Parliament
- 27 Feb 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
In September of 2012 there was an uproar in the Hungarian parliament over the issue of domestic violence; I spent at least two posts on the issue. By popular demand, the House had to consider including domestic violence in the criminal code. It was clear from the beginning that the Fidesz-KDMP caucus was planning to vote against the measure. One member of the government party after the other got ...
Xpat Opinion: 7 Reasons To Skate In Budapest
- 14 Feb 2013 8:02 AM
- sport
By We Love Budapest : Those who love cold and get excited about snowstorms are either crazy or just simply love skating. As winter slowly turns Budapest into a freezer, some people decide to go out and find joy while everyone else hides under thick layers of blankets. Hot chocholate, romance and a triple Rittberger; we have collected the ...
Bike Sharing Coming To Hungary In March
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
In March, Szeged expects to beat out Budapest to become the first city in Hungary to roll out a bike-sharing system, according to Szeged Cafe. The system, now getting its final touches, would naturally be much smaller than the one planned for Budapest, Bubi. It would comprise 70-80 bikes at up to 12 docking points spread around the centre of the city. Another 20-30 bikes would be kept at a ...
Free Entrance For Five Cities At Hegyalja Festival In Hungary
- 31 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Continuing last year’s invitation program, this year the dwellers of another Hungarian city and four towns abroad can enter Hungarian Hegyalja Festival for free. The ticket for the concerts of Down, Scooter, Asking Alexandria, Ensiferum, Skindred, The Devil Wears Prada and more other bands will be the address cards of the lucky cities. It is for sure that from Hungary the citizens of Kecskemét ...
Hungarian Duo To Paddle Across Atlantic Ocean
- 2 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
Final-year university students Levente Kovácsik and Ádám Norbert Szabó plan to paddle across the Atlantic Ocean in a kayak next November. Kovácsik and Szabó, both 24, will attempt to cross the ocean non-stop without any outside help.
Advent Fair By The Basilica In Budapest In 2012
- 21 Dec 2012 10:35 AM
- shopping
Christmas markets have a long tradition in Hungary over the weeks of advent and this fair has a lot more to it than just Christmas shopping. It attempts to create community atmosphere, despite the lately popular trends of shopping together, the Advent Fair by the Basilica creates a place where people can spend some time together in the holiday spirit and enjoy a wide range of cultural, ...
Invitation: Sam Havadtoy Exhibition, Eger, Until 10 June
- 12 Mar 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Sam Havadtoy, Hungarian painter of the first rank of contemporary art will have a major new exhibition in Eger at Kepes Institute opening on 9th March. Visitors will be able to see a fine selection of his work of the last nearly 30 years. His early screen printings from the 80’s, his pointillist pieces inspired by Russian artist Alekszej von Jawlensky, his lace-covered Walt Disney figurines and ...
Invitation: VinCE Budapest, The Essential Wine Event In Central Europe, 8 - 10 March
- 9 Mar 2013 4:00 AM
- food & drink
VinCE Budapest is a high society event for those who love quality wine. It not only provides a flavorful tasting experience but also the opportunity to learn more about the world of wine. The event will feature 1000 different types of wine from 160 exhibitors. Event will be held in Corinthia Hotel Budapest between 8 - 10 March.
Xpat Opinion: A Hungarian Pope? Does Péter Erdő Have A Chance?
- 7 Mar 2013 10:50 AM
- current affairs
As I mentioned earlier, the Hungarian media is full of stories speculating about the possibility of Péter Erdő succeeding Benedict XVI. Péter Erdő was appointed Archbishop of Esztergom-Budapest in December 2002 and was also made a cardinal at the same time. At the time of his appointment he was auxiliary bishop of Székesfehérvár and was only 50 years old. He has a doctorate in theology and canon ...
Xpat Opinion: How Women Are Being Treated In Hungarian Parliament
- 27 Feb 2013 7:59 AM
- current affairs
In September of 2012 there was an uproar in the Hungarian parliament over the issue of domestic violence; I spent at least two posts on the issue. By popular demand, the House had to consider including domestic violence in the criminal code. It was clear from the beginning that the Fidesz-KDMP caucus was planning to vote against the measure. One member of the government party after the other got ...
Xpat Opinion: 7 Reasons To Skate In Budapest
- 14 Feb 2013 8:02 AM
- sport
By We Love Budapest : Those who love cold and get excited about snowstorms are either crazy or just simply love skating. As winter slowly turns Budapest into a freezer, some people decide to go out and find joy while everyone else hides under thick layers of blankets. Hot chocholate, romance and a triple Rittberger; we have collected the ...
Bike Sharing Coming To Hungary In March
- 7 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
In March, Szeged expects to beat out Budapest to become the first city in Hungary to roll out a bike-sharing system, according to Szeged Cafe. The system, now getting its final touches, would naturally be much smaller than the one planned for Budapest, Bubi. It would comprise 70-80 bikes at up to 12 docking points spread around the centre of the city. Another 20-30 bikes would be kept at a ...
Free Entrance For Five Cities At Hegyalja Festival In Hungary
- 31 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
Continuing last year’s invitation program, this year the dwellers of another Hungarian city and four towns abroad can enter Hungarian Hegyalja Festival for free. The ticket for the concerts of Down, Scooter, Asking Alexandria, Ensiferum, Skindred, The Devil Wears Prada and more other bands will be the address cards of the lucky cities. It is for sure that from Hungary the citizens of Kecskemét ...
Hungarian Duo To Paddle Across Atlantic Ocean
- 2 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- sport
Final-year university students Levente Kovácsik and Ádám Norbert Szabó plan to paddle across the Atlantic Ocean in a kayak next November. Kovácsik and Szabó, both 24, will attempt to cross the ocean non-stop without any outside help.
Advent Fair By The Basilica In Budapest In 2012
- 21 Dec 2012 10:35 AM
- shopping
Christmas markets have a long tradition in Hungary over the weeks of advent and this fair has a lot more to it than just Christmas shopping. It attempts to create community atmosphere, despite the lately popular trends of shopping together, the Advent Fair by the Basilica creates a place where people can spend some time together in the holiday spirit and enjoy a wide range of cultural, ...